Birchbox: December 2012 - Page 77

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Originally Posted by msdollfaced 

They are usually good about sending a replacement for damaged samples provided that they have it in stock. Be prepared to just receive points though because it seems nowadays they prefer to do that more often than sending stuff out. Email them! 

I sent them an email and they are sending me another one! Got to LOVE Birchbox customer service! :)

Sadly, the NUXE mask I got in my Birchbox broke me out something fierce. Although I do have wonky skin that likes to get spotty on occasion, nothing I can recollect has ever been the cause of a breakout besides hormones and genetics, so the fact that this broke me out is pretty amazing. I'm sad because I was super excited to try NUXE. I still want to try their lip balm that all the Youtube gurus rave about, but it's $20. :(

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Originally Posted by SamAsh 

 

I sent them an email and they are sending me another one! Got to LOVE Birchbox customer service! :)

That's awesome! I'm glad you get to try it out after all 

Just wanted to drop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 

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Originally Posted by Missglammygirl 

what did you get?

I ended up with Box 24

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  • Benefit it's potent! eye cream
  • Juliette Has A Gun Mad Madame
  • Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo
  • theBalm® cosmetics Hot Mama Shadow & Blush All-in-One

   

   

   

I'm very happy! 

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Originally Posted by Jackieblue 

So tell us what the perfume smells like! Nobody has said...

It's pretty and musky. Pachuli and rose. It lasts for a long time. It's kind of sexy! I really like it! I'm totally getting the sample pack to see if there's one I love more. My entire family kept sniffing me all day telling me they liked it!

Birchbox has some renewal codes:

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Originally Posted by Kyuu 

Birchbox has some renewal codes:

 

 

join10monthly = 20 ($2) points with renewed sub

join110annual = 220 ($22) with yearly sub

 

I'm still made at Birchbox for fucking up my review this month, so  I'm debating it. On the other hand, I still think BB is a good deal so I'll probably cave. Sigh

Anyone know if it is possible to renew even though my annual sub doesn't expire until april? 

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Originally Posted by lauravee 

 

Anyone know if it is possible to renew even though my annual sub doesn't expire until april? 

Can't hurt to try! Email CS if nec. The offer is good until 12/31

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Originally Posted by Jackieblue 

p.s. With your sense of humor, you will find that ordering the sample pack is totally worth it if only for the translated-to-English scent descriptions that accompany each vial!

ooo, I had a hunch that would be fun. Looking forward to it!

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Originally Posted by beautynewbie 

So if I upgrade to a yearly subscription, do I get a welcome box or just continue as is? Dumb question, I know lol

I think you get a regular box. Welcome boxes are usually for 'gift subscriptions". But if it's really important to you, I would email CS to be 100% sure.

I've had Birchbox for a while now (September 2011), so I don't know if they've changed it at all, but my first box was a regular box. I did just sign up for a gift subscription, which means I got two boxes in December and both were awesome. I feel so spoiled this month! I'm sure I'll get the short end of the stick next month though, lol.

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Originally Posted by beautynewbie 

So if I upgrade to a yearly subscription, do I get a welcome box or just continue as is? Dumb question, I know lol

I just checked my account...I started BB in April 2011 on a monthly basis and upgraded to an annual account in March 2012...I received a regular box in April 2012...not a welcome box as if I was just starting...hope this helps :)

Did Birchbox ever release any info about the "Deluxe subscription" that was listed in the holiday gift guide???

so just an update on Box 3, the one with the Thymes Body lotion as a sample and a lifestyle extra. I talked to one of the nice BB customer service girls and she told me that the samples were put together by request of the Brand, to see which one sold better. I guess my question is, why wouldn't they do one of those double lifestyle things like they do with other boxes? Oh well, that's the story, just thought I'd share.

I got a box with the Thymes lotion...one bottle and one packet...if they really wanted to compare they would have put the same sizes (preferably bottles) instead of comparing apples to oranges.

If they truly wanted a comparison they should have atleast let us do feedback on both..instead of screwing us out of feedback points!

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Originally Posted by jaimelesmots 

so just an update on Box 3, the one with the Thymes Body lotion as a sample and a lifestyle extra. I talked to one of the nice BB customer service girls and she told me that the samples were put together by request of the Brand, to see which one sold better. I guess my question is, why wouldn't they do one of those double lifestyle things like they do with other boxes? Oh well, that's the story, just thought I'd share.

Hi there!  I was wondering why there were 2 of the same brand in one box like that.  Seems lame to me.  Totally felt like Box 3 was a "punishment" box, did you?  Maybe it's because I haven't been completing product surveys as often as I should.  Whoops! 

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Originally Posted by peridotcricket 


Yes. That. ^ I am ticked off about not getting to reviee the little foil packet. I mean, we are forced by Birchbox to review foil packets quite frequently, but we got 4 legit samples and then got screwed out of 10 points, basically. Just my opinion. I know it might be a little harsh, but I am quite ticked off about it. I got box 3 as well.

I didn't get this box, but I completely agree with you ladies.  Especially because Birchbox said that the company that makes the lotion asked to have the two scents put together so that they could see which one sold better!  Wouldn't it have been better for the company if you could review both scents? That way they'd have accurate feedback on both the products they're wanting you to try, not just one.  Especially as it caused the majority of those who received the lotions to say they NEVER want to buy anything from this company again!

I hope BB comes to its senses and allows you all to review it.

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Originally Posted by magicalmom 

I didn't get this box, but I completely agree with you ladies.  Especially because Birchbox said that the company that makes the lotion asked to have the two scents put together so that they could see which one sold better!  Wouldn't it have been better for the company if you could review both scents? That way they'd have accurate feedback on both the products they're wanting you to try, not just one.  Especially as it caused the majority of those who received the lotions to say they NEVER want to buy anything from this company again!

 

I hope BB comes to its senses and allows you all to review it.

I did tell the CS girl something similar to this, that it would have made more sense to be able to review both or something. She basically said she'd make a note and let marketing know that I didn't like the way it was set up and that I'd never get "the same sample twice" again. I liked the lotion, I just think BB could have thrown me another extra (fortune cookie?) or something to make the box worth it. I think it was a bad call on several accounts.